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Louisiana senators address heated exchanges during tense redistricting debate

The Advocate | Baton Rouge

May 12, 2026

Two Louisiana lawmakers took to the Senate floor on Monday to address heated exchanges during a fiery hearing Friday over Republicans' push to redraw congressional voting maps, pot…

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